Nicky

Does slotting slows into my ice attacks on my ice/em make it worth while? I have been playing with IOs and have come up with this:

Level 1: Ice Bolt
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 40
(3) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40
(3) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40
(5) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 40
(5) Tempered Readiness - Accuracy/Damage/Slow: Level 40
(7) Tempered Readiness - Damage/Slow: Level 40

Which gives these values:

Acc: 90.86%
Dam: 97.73%
End: 36.19%
Rec: 55.49%
Slow: 43.43%

But also gives 3.5% recovery and 12% regen increase through set bonus'.

Or I could use my convetional slotting to achive this:

Level 1: Ice Bolt
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 40
(3) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 40
(3) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage: Level 40
(5) Devastation - Damage/Recharge: Level 40
(5) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40
(7) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 40

Which gives these values:

Acc: 94.24%
Dam: 98.46%
End: 36.19%
Rec: 78.65%

Which gives me:

Thunderstrike
(Ice Bolt)
+2% Recovery

Devastation
(Ice Bolt)
+12% Regeneration
+27.1 (2.25%) HitPoints
+3% DamageBuff

So what I really want to know is will slotting the slows make any real difference to the person Im hitting recharge time and run speed? Bare in mind this is a PvP build. Any thoughts or advice on other ways to slot it?

Everytime this badge hunt comes up there are always loads of people on UnionBadgeHunters that want in. So I'm more tan certain we will have a full team for than enough time.

Went very well last night I think. Would definately be interested in doing it again either today, later in week or next next week. Just let me know when your ready.
@Nicky

If you guys do start this tonight, give me a shout @nicky and ill come join you.

How about Friday at 6? Ill let a couple of others know so we should have enough people.

Ill be able to recurit a couple of friends. Not sure on exact details, but if we get a date and time together they will be there.

I have to be included in this, please? I have been waiting for ages to get this badge. I can do any night other than Monday. I reckon after 6 would be a good time to start. Ill be on with Cool Nicky level 37. Just let me know when you want to do it?

@Nicky

I was online last night at six, but I didnt see you on? Was going to come join you, but no word, so I got started with i10! Man its awesome!

Both would be very welcome

I have another fire/rad team going but they never seem to be on. My troller is at lvl 12 and I would would be interested in joining you guys. So send me a tell @Nicky when you guys start teaming and Ill see if I can join you.

Also please make sure you have a fresh set of shivans!

The unfortunate thing about PvP is that it's not fair. There are no rules in PvP so if your fighting someone who has aid self, why not pop a red insp so you can take him down before aid self has recharged? Or blue insp when your running low on end. There are many ways to counter aid self, the trick is to find them and use them appropriately.

Ill try and drag the CrackHeads along

Its for PvP and the reason I went with stalth is that it makes a very nice stalking blaster build. In my test in the arena it has worked very well, although im only level 36 at the moment. What would you suggest dropping in order to pick up freeze ray?

Ok here is my planned ice/em IO build.

Any thoughts of comment would be greatly appreciated.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.20
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Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Concealment
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery

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Level 1: Ice Bolt Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(3), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg:53(3), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:53(5), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(5), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(7)
Level 1: Power Thrust C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:53(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:53(7), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:53(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(11)
Level 2: Ice Blast Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(13), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg:53(13), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:53(15), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(15), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(50)
Level 4: Energy Punch C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:53(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:53(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:53(17), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(19), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(21)
Level 6: Build Up HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(21), HO:Membr(23)
Level 8: Combat Jumping LkGmblr-Rchg+:53(A), LkGmblr-Def:53(23)
Level 10: Bone Smasher C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:53(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:53(25), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:53(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(29)
Level 12: Hasten RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(29), RechRdx-I:50(31)
Level 14: Super Jump HO:Micro(A), HO:Micro(31), HO:Micro(31)
Level 16: Swift Run-I:50(A)
Level 18: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 20: Stamina EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(33), EndMod-I:50(33)
Level 22: Bitter Ice Blast Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(33), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg:53(34), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:53(34), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(34), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(36)
Level 24: Acrobatics EndRdx-I:50(A), EndRdx-I:50(36), EndRdx-I:50(36)
Level 26: Aim HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(37), HO:Membr(37)
Level 28: Super Speed HO:Micro(A), HO:Micro(37), HO:Micro(39), Clrty-Stlth:53(39)
Level 30: Stealth LkGmblr-Def:53(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:53(39)
Level 32: Power Boost RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(40), RechRdx-I:50(40)
Level 35: Boost Range RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(40), RechRdx-I:50(42)
Level 38: Total Focus C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:53(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:53(42), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:53(42), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(43), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(43)
Level 41: Snow Storm TmpRdns-Acc/Slow:53(A), TmpRdns-Dmg/Slow:53(45), TmpRdns-Rng/Slow:53(45), TmpRdns-Acc/Dmg/Slow:53(45), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:53(46)
Level 44: Frozen Armor LkGmblr-Rchg+:53(A), Aegis-Psi/Status:53(46), ImpSkn-Status:30(46), ImpArm-ResDam:40(48), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(48), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(48)
Level 47: Hibernate RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50), RechRdx-I:50(50)
Level 49: Invisibility LkGmblr-Rchg+:53(A)
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Level 1: Brawl HO:Nucle(A)
Level 1: Sprint HO:Micro(A)
Level 2: Rest IntRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Defiance



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Stealth, +stealth IO is nice, but other than that, aid self...

I have an nrg/nrg blaster and an ice/nrg blaster. Nrg primary does have good damage but it also does KB which annoys some people in PvE. It seems to be better damage than my ice primary. But the important thing is that you find a build which you enjoy. If your 3 shotting bosses your doing fine. No need to change. It all really depends what you want to get from you blaster. As long as your having fun and playing your toon well does it really matter what anyone else thinks?

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Umm... that was for like five minutes? Not a whole half an hour or more like farmers! And my friend was just attacking some Arachnos as I wanted to see what Illusions was like. All I asked was that you leave us alone for a few minutes and then you can attack us. So I don't really see your point.

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It's a double-standard to say that in one case, people should expect to be attacked because it's a PvP zone and you're warned upon entering, but then asking people not to attack yourself or others for any other reason.

My personal take is that I don't care about farmers, or badgehunters, or duelists, or anything... as long as they're fine with the idea that people are allowed to attack them at any time, and quite possibly whilst teamed, with a heavy, or while using insps. Telling people not to kill you in a PvP zone is always ridiculous, regardless of the reason.

People have every right to be irritated when they do get killed when they don't want to PvP, or when the odds are unfair, but I'm firmly of the opinion they should keep their irritation to themselves, or get some friends to help, rather than starting with the "Don't kill me, I'm farming/dueling/fighting AVs/huntin koolas" lines or insulting whoever's doing the killing.


Quick edit: Just to point out, I apply these rules to myself in the reverse situation, too. If I am in a PvP zone doing something that isn't PvP, then I pretty much expect that other people will come after me. Sure, it can be irritating when you really need those Shivans or whatever you're after and someone won't leave you alone, but I try to keep my frustration to myself, and get someone to come in and help if I can, because I know whoever's doing it has every right to.

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All that was asked was for 5 minutes, then kill away. You attacking before then was just being mean. Dont get me wrong, Im on your side, but we are all still people after all. If someone asks me not to kill them for 5 minutes, thats not a big deal. One lap of RV and your back to take them out. Its not that much to ask is it?

Id be interested, Im not sure which blaster Im gonna use but it will be either SSN or Cool Nicky, both are above the level cap.

Just wondering if anyone was interested in doing Numina's TF on Tuesday?

The details are:

Contact: Numina
Level Range: 35 - 40
Notes: Requires 4 people
Zone: Founders' Falls
Location: Center of Williams Square near the fountain
Primary Enemy: Devouring Earth
Name: Soul of the Woodsman
Badge: Numina's Compatriot Badge
Description: Numina and the spirit of the Woodsman were pleased to present you with this medal.

Im thinking of starting between 6 and 7:30 depending on when people can make. If your interested then please leave your global, toon name, AT and what time you free to start.

Nicky out.

This are the set bonus I will get from my ice/nrg blaster:

+6% DamageBuff
+2.5% Defense(Energy)
+1.88% Defense(Psionic)
+2.5% Defense(Ranged)
+2.25% Max Endurance
+35% Enhancement(Accuracy)
+55% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
+4% FlySpeed
+140.1 (11.6%) HitPoints
+4% JumpSpeed
+MezResist(Confused) (Mag 50%)
+MezResist(Held) (Mag 50%)
+MezResist(Immobilize) (Mag 58.8%)
+MezResist(Sleep) (Mag 52.2%)
+MezResist(Stun) (Mag 50%)
+MezResist(Terrorized) (Mag 50%)
+8.5% Recovery
+54% Regeneration
+10.5% Resistance(Psionic)
+4% RunSpeed
+2% Debt Protection

What do you think?

I should be free to join you on Sunday mate, I should be on SSN but if I can lvl cool Nicky in time ill be on him.

See you all Sunday.

Im planning to make a rad/psi defender so it should be fun to lvl in this team, let me know when your ready mate, you should have me on global.

Id be interested in this, I have a fire rad at 11 but I think I would need a lil respec to join the team. Just send m a tell @Nicky when you want to start.

Just read the info for this TF on paragonwiki and I am definately interested. Just let me know when were ready to start!